H.R. 3306

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Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

Introduced 6/18/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

6/19/2019 • House

Summary

Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

This bill addresses nuclear energy innovation.

Among other things, the bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to (1) establish a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program; (2) advance the research and development of domestic advanced, affordable, and clean nuclear energy; (3) develop a 10-year strategic plan for its Office of Nuclear Energy; (4) provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source; (5) establish a program to make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for use in commercial or noncommercial advanced nuclear reactors; and (6) provide competitive grants to develop the capability to transport high-assay, low enriched uranium.

DOE, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must jointly establish a University Nuclear Leadership Program to provide financial assistance for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education.

Introduced in House • 6/18/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy

Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandHigher educationLighting, heating, coolingNuclear powerPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesPublic-private cooperationRadioactive wastes and releasesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentStudent aid and college costs